TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) has announced the appointment of Dr. Denise Heard as director of research, effective Oct. 1. She succeeds Dr. John Glisson, who will be retiring soon and will assist as needed during the transition.
Heard will administer the association's and the USPOULTRY Foundation's comprehensive research program and Board Research Initiative program that encompasses all components of poultry and egg production and processing.
She will work with the foundation's Research Advisory Committee, receiving and evaluating research proposals and making recommendations to the board of directors for both organizations for. . .